Tillandsia, commonly referred to as air plants, are soft, evergreen perennials that typically thrive without soil, often growing on trees, rocks, or in sandy environments. Their leaves, which are narrow or strap-like and occasionally have a velvety texture, take on a reddish hue when they receive sunlight. In the summer, these plants produce vibrant single or double tubular flowers that emerge from bracts, displaying colors such as red, yellow, purple, or pink, and occasionally exhibiting multiple hues within the same bloom.

Tillandsia are perennial plants that typically remain green year-round and are frequently found growing on other surfaces (epiphytic). They develop rosettes consisting of tough, narrow leaves that can be linear or strap-like. Their flowers can be tubular or funnel-shaped, appearing either in spikes with notable bracts arranged in two ranks or as single, less noticeable blooms.

Tillandsia

Tillandsia 'Buttercup'

Tillandsia 'Califano'

Tillandsia 'Chantilly'

Tillandsia 'Cheyenne'

Tillandsia 'Cocoensis'

This evergreen epiphyte develops a rosette of slender, silvery-green leaves, reaching approximately 15 cm across. Above the foliage, vibrant spikes of lilac-violet blooms extend from rose-pink bracts.

Tillandsia 'Cotton Candy'

Tillandsia 'Creation'

Tillandsia 'Creative'

Tillandsia 'Curly Slim'

Tillandsia 'Dolce'

Tillandsia 'Duraant'PBR

Tillandsia 'Eric Knobloch'

Tillandsia 'Feather Duster'

Tillandsia 'Gordon C'

Tillandsia 'Heather's Blush'

Tillandsia 'Houston Enano'

Tillandsia 'Houston'

Tillandsia 'Humbug'

Tillandsia 'Jackie Loinaz'

Tillandsia 'Jose'

Tillandsia 'Kashkin'

Tillandsia 'Kimberly'

Tillandsia 'Kk201104'PBR

Tillandsia 'Maria Teresa'

Tillandsia 'Medusa'

Tillandsia 'Mystic Albert'

Tillandsia 'Mystic Burgundy'

Tillandsia 'Mystic Flame'

Tillandsia 'Mystic Haze'

Tillandsia 'Mystic Rainbow'

Tillandsia 'Mystic Trumpet'

Tillandsia 'Nezley'

Tillandsia 'Oeseriana'

Tillandsia 'Old Man's Gold'

Tillandsia 'Perfectly Peachy'

Tillandsia 'Redy'

Tillandsia 'Samantha' is an epiphytic bromeliad that develops a rosette of elongated, pointed leaves. During the summer, it showcases a rigid flower spike that can reach up to 70 cm in height. This spike is adorned with multiple green and pink bracts, which are thin and papery, from which small yellow flowers emerge.

Tillandsia 'Samantha'

Tillandsia 'Sparkler'

Tillandsia 'Spectra'PBR

Tillandsia 'Sweet Isabel'

Tillandsia 'Twisted Tim'

Tillandsia 'Veronica's Mariposa'

Tillandsia 'Victoria'

Tillandsia 'White Star'

Tillandsia 'Wonga'

Tillandsia 'Ziva'

Tillandsia abdita

Tillandsia achyrostachys

Tillandsia acostae

Tillandsia acostae concolor

Tillandsia aeranthos is a perennial epiphyte characterized by a rosette of narrow, triangular leaves that are a muted greenish-grey. In summer, it produces flower spikes adorned with small, dark blue blossoms that arise from vibrant pink bracts.

Tillandsia aeranthos

Tillandsia aeranthos 'Albifolia'

Tillandsia aeranthos 'Albo Flora'

Tillandsia aeranthos 'Bronze'

Tillandsia aeranthos 'Grisea'

Tillandsia aeranthos 'Major'

Tillandsia aeranthos 'Miniata'

Tillandsia aeranthos 'Minime'

Tillandsia aeranthos 'Minuette'

Tillandsia aeranthos purple-flowered

Tillandsia aeranthos var. alba

Tillandsia aeranthos var. rosea

Tillandsia aizoides

This evergreen, epiphytic perennial typically reaches a height of about 10 cm. Its slender, grey-green leaves can grow up to 12 cm long and are arranged in two vertical rows along the stem, creating a flat rosette shape. During summer, it produces a single bright red flower with three petals.

Tillandsia albertiana

Tillandsia albertiana dark

Tillandsia albida is a perennial epiphyte characterized by its rigid, silvery-grey to white linear foliage. In summer, it produces cream-colored flowers that rise from vibrant red bracts atop elongated flower spikes.

Tillandsia albida

Tillandsia albida dwarf

Tillandsia anceps

Tillandsia andicola

This evergreen epiphyte features rounded clusters of delicate, bright green leaves that take on a reddish hue when exposed to sunlight. In the summer, it produces tubular flowers in a vivid coral-red.

Tillandsia andreana

Tillandsia andrieuxii

Tillandsia araujei

Tillandsia araujei 'Bronze'

Tillandsia arequitae

Tillandsia argentea is a perennial epiphyte that maintains its foliage year-round. It develops rosettes that can reach up to 25 cm in diameter, featuring leaves that are linear to narrowly triangular in shape, adorned with silvery-white scales. In the spring, it produces spikes bearing tubular flowers that can be red or blue, complemented by pink bracts.

Tillandsia argentea

Tillandsia argentina

Tillandsia arhiza

Tillandsia ariza-juliae

Tillandsia atroviridipetala

Tillandsia bagua-grandensis

Tillandsia baileyi

Tillandsia baileyi 'Halley's Comet'

Tillandsia baileyi var. vivipara

Tillandsia balbisiana

Tillandsia balsasensis

Tillandsia bandensis

Tillandsia barthlottii

Tillandsia bartramii

Tillandsia bella

Tillandsia bergeri is a perennial epiphyte that develops a rosette of slender, greyish-green leaves, each reaching lengths of up to 15 cm and tapering to a sharp point. In the summer, it produces flower spikes measuring between 7 and 12 cm, showcasing blue blooms with white centers and twisted petals that arise from vibrant pink bracts.

Tillandsia bergeri

Tillandsia bermejoensis

Tillandsia biflora

Tillandsia brachycaulos

Tillandsia brachycaulos var. multiflora

Tillandsia bryoides

Tillandsia bulbosa is an evergreen epiphytic perennial that typically reaches heights and widths of approximately 15 cm. Its distinctive bulbous bases can grow up to 5 cm in diameter. The plant features slender green leaves that curl inward at the edges, forming twisted, straw-like structures. During the flowering phase, the upper leaves display scarlet hues, while the short red stems bear tubular flowers that bloom in a vibrant violet-purple shade.